1/7/2009
U.S. 12 between Lewiston and Missoula, Mont. to reopen at 4 p.m. (PST) today
LEWISTON - The Idaho Transportation Department will reopen U.S. 12 at 4 p.m. (PST) today following successful avalanche mitigation efforts.
The only route between Lewiston and Missoula, Mont., closed Tuesday afternoon between mileposts 99 and 160 to allow ITD experts to assess the potential for avalanches and to try preemptive measures to control snow slides. The intent was to remove the threat of naturally occurring avalanches and reduce closure times that would have resulted.
Motorists are encouraged to check the 511 Traveler Services Web site, 511.idaho.gov, or dial 511 before embarking on trips this winter to get the latest information on highway conditions and closures.